Sextus Julius Africanus

Greco-Roman Christian traveller and historian (c.160–c.240)
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Sextus Julius Africanus

Summary

Sextus Julius Africanus is a human[1]. Born in Aelia Capitolina[2], he… he was born on 160[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on January 1, 240[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian[7], and philosopher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aelia Capitolina[2], Sextus Julius Africanus…
  • Sextus Julius Africanus died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus was born on 160[3].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus died on January 1, 240[5].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's professions included writer[6].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's professions included historian[7].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus worked as a philosopher[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Sextus Julius Africanus is Chronographiai[11].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus is recorded as male[12].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus studied under Heraclas of Alexandria[14].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[15].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[17].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as De viris illustribus[19].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as Full Orthodox theological dictionary[20].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[21].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[25].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Sextus Julius Africanus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'Sextus Iulius Africanus'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sextus Julius Africanus's place of birth was Aelia Capitolina[2]. He was born on 160[3].

Education

Sextus Julius Africanus studied under Heraclas of Alexandria[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian[7], and philosopher[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Sextus Julius Africanus is Chronographiai[11].

Death and Burial

Sextus Julius Africanus died on January 1, 240[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4].

Why It Matters

Sextus Julius Africanus has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Sextus Julius Africanus born?

Sextus Julius Africanus's place of birth was Aelia Capitolina[2].

Where did Sextus Julius Africanus die?

Sextus Julius Africanus died in Jerusalem[4].

What did Sextus Julius Africanus do for work?

Sextus Julius Africanus worked as writer[6], historian[7], and philosopher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . A Greek–English Lexicon. stoa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 36242
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